SpiderCloud Wireless to Integrate Wi-Fi into Small-Cell Cluster Solution

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SpiderCloud Wireless, a leading provider of in-building, mobile-broadband technology, today announced it is integrating Wi-Fi capability into its 3G small-cell cluster solution. This integrated product will enable mobile operators to cost-effectively offer 3G as well as Wi-Fi capacity in Internet hotspots, office buildings, campuses and shopping centers. The solution will be available for trials in the second half of 2012.

"Mobile operators have embraced Wi-Fi as a way to provide services to today's data-hungry devices," said Mike Gallagher, SpiderCloud Wireless's Chief Executive Officer. "SpiderCloud wants to make it easy and cost-effective for operators to offer Internet access using both 3G and Wi-Fi inside large buildings."

SpiderCloud's current, commercially deployed 3G small-cell systems now provide services to enterprises with a range of subscribers, from just a few hundred up to thousands. SpiderCloud is the first company to introduce a breakthrough, small-cell architecture that includes a small-cell controller located inside buildings, called the SpiderCloud Services Node. SpiderCloud's integrated 3G/Wi-Fi system is based on the same architecture.

The integrated system consists of a dual-mode radio node capable of supporting one 3G radio and two 802.11 a/b/g/n radios, and a dual-mode services node responsible for controlling the small-cell cluster and integrating it with a mobile operator's core network as well as an enterprise's Intranet. SpiderCloud will offer comprehensive enterprise- and service-provider grade Wi-Fi functionality, including automated RF planning, inter-radio node mobility, quality of service, wireless intrusion detection and prevention, 802.1x based authentication and 802.11u. The 3G and Wi-Fi systems will be fully integrated, providing mobile operators with a consistent management interface.

SpiderCloud started developing its integrated 3G/Wi-Fi product in 2010 and will be showcasing its 3G/Wi-Fi radio node and 3G/Wi-Fi services node, by appointment, at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona. Please contact mwc2012@spidercloud.com to schedule a meeting.

About SpiderCloud

SpiderCloud Wireless develops breakthrough, small-cell network platforms that allow carriers to deliver unprecedented cellular coverage, capacity and smart applications to enterprises. SpiderCloud is based in Santa Clara, Calif. and is backed by investors Charles River Ventures, Matrix Partners, Opus Capital and Shasta Ventures. For more information visit www.spidercloud.com.

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